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Category Archives: American Express

American Express

American Express Restricts Priority Pass Lounge Access For Platinum Cardholders…In Spain

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 10, 2024October 10, 2024 14 Comments
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American Express is limiting Priority Pass lounge access to its Platinum cardholders in Spain, a sign of what may roll out across Europe and, eventually, the United States. Sign Of What Is To Come To US? American Express Restricts...

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Why I Am Trading American Express Platinum Credit Cards

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 20, 2023August 20, 2023 16 Comments
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American Express has added some changes to the personal version of its famed Platinum card, so while I am enthusiastically and bitterly dropping the version, I am still excited about the Business version I added last week. Here’s why. ...

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Booking Qatar Airways Qsuite With American Express Membership Rewards Points Now Easier Than Ever

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 27, 2023November 13, 2023 3 Comments
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My opinion is that Qatar Airways offers the best overall business class product in the world, especially its Qsuite business class product. Now it is easy than ever to secure this space with your American Express Membership Rewards points....

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Good News: Capital One + AMEX Cardmembers Will Not Lose Virgin Atlantic Lounge Access

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 3, 2023November 13, 2023 9 Comments
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Initial reports that Capital One Venture X and American Express Platinum cardmembers will soon lose access to at least some Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounges in the USA appear premature: Plaza Premium has now clarified that cardmembers will continue to have...

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Live Report: American Express Centurion Lounge Crowding

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 2, 2023November 13, 2023 33 Comments
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I was traveling through Denver (DEN) last night and stopped by the American Express Centurion Lounge to check on crowding…and the lounge was empty. Will we finally see a dissipation of crowding now that new guest access rules are...

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Caution: Your “Flexible” American Express-Issued Airline Tickets Are Not Really Flexible…

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 21, 2023November 13, 2023 40 Comments
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I spent my afternoon yesterday on the phone with American Express trying to rebook a pricey British Airways ticket. And failed. It’s a good (additional) warning to think twice about booking your airline tickets directly with American Express. “Flexible”...

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Review: American Express Centurion Lounge Dallas (DFW)

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 16, 2022November 13, 2023 21 Comments
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The overcrowded American Express Centurion Lounge in Dallas, with eager hordes lining up at the feeding trough and nary a chair in sight, makes me realize how little I actually miss my American Express Platinum card. American Express Centurion...

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Delta Air Lines Restricts Lounge Access “In Unison” With American Express

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 1, 2022November 13, 2023 48 Comments
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In an effort to reduce crowding, Delta Air Lines will be either cutting or restricting lounge access for a number of travelers in 2023. Unsurprisingly, this move comes with full blessing from Delta’s most valuable client, American Express. No...

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American Express Platinum Travel Is Exasperating

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 19, 2022November 13, 2023 145 Comments
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As the world of miles and points evolves and airline loyalty programs raise prices while restricting reasonably-priced awards, we’ve seen the relative value of direct redemptions via Chase Ultimate Rewards or American Express Membership Rewards for air travel increase....

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American Express Centurion Lounge Overcrowding Is Out Of Control

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 26, 2022November 14, 2023 232 Comments
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As travelers return to the skies, American Express Centurion Lounges are facing overcrowding issues unlike I’ve ever seen… American Express Centurion Lounge Overcrowding Is Getting Worse I was recently in the Centurion Lounge at Dallas – Fort Worth International...

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American Express Benefits Unnecessarily Complicated

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 28, 2021November 28, 2021 52 Comments
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With more competition in the premium card space, can American Express continue to make their benefits so hard for cardmembers to use? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....

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American Express Lounge Relief From Capital One, Chase

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 21, 2021November 21, 2021 9 Comments
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American Express Platinum cardholders have seen annual fee increases and restrictions due to the popularity of the Centurion Lounge, but now Capital One and Chase are poised to ease those crowds.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...

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Passenger Punches Flight Attendant On American Airlines Flight, Forcing Diversion

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 28, 2021November 14, 2023 26 Comments
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In another incident fueled by alcohol and masks, a premium-heavy American Airlines flight headed to Orange County, California was forced to divert after a crazed man physically attacked a flight attendant. Passenger Punches Flight Attendant On American Airlines In...

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Last Call: American Express Offers 12 Concurrent Transfer Bonuses

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 30, 2021November 14, 2023 2 Comments
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When it rains, it pours. After a summer of draught, American Express has turned on the bonus spigots with an unprecedented transfer bonus promotion to 12 loyalty programs…all at the same time. Whatever the reason behind the blitz, today...

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Collateral Damage from American Express Centurion Lounge Change

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 18, 2021September 12, 2021 50 Comments
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The blogging world was atwitter with condemnation over a change in 2023 for AMEX cardholders, but few have mentioned the collateral damage from the new American Express Centurion lounge charge. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...

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American Express Wages War On The Family…

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 8, 2021November 14, 2023 49 Comments
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American Express has updated the terms and conditions of its Platinum card to restrict guests in its Centurion Lounges starting in 2023. Calling this a “devaluation” may be too simplistic, but calling the policy an attack on families is...

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Which American Express Card Is Best For Beginners?

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 6, 2021November 14, 2023 4 Comments
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A reader who is building her credit wrote me a note asking for help in choosing her first American Express card. I thought it would be helpful to discuss it for everyone. Which American Express Card Is Best For...

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Review: American Express Centurion Lounge – Denver (DEN)

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 18, 2021November 14, 2023 5 Comments
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The new American Express Centurion Lounge in Denver is spacious, comfortable, and offers a great menu of food and drinks. American Express Centurion Lounge Denver Review While connecting in Denver this morning I had a brief opportunity to check...

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American Express Still Allowing Airline Chargebacks…For Now

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 6, 2020 7 Comments
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U.S. based American Express customers can still dispute airline-related charges…at least for now. These chargebacks provide an essential extra layer of consumer protection. That’s newsworthy for two reasons. First, American Express has not been consistent around the world. French...

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Are New American Express Card Benefits Worthwhile?

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 2, 2020November 14, 2023 13 Comments
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With travel grounded and travel benefits a primary perk of several cards, American Express got creative this week with new category bonuses and statement credits. But do the new benefits still justify the annual fee? New Perks For American...

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